2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · LC67 KXY

The roadworthiness status of this Land Rover Discovery Sport is currently sound, with the maintenance trend showing a stable pattern following a clean pass on the first of September 2025 at 32,795 miles. This most recent test followed an administrative hiccup two months prior on the thirteenth of July 2025 at 32,719 miles where the vehicle failed without recorded defects, mirroring an identical administrative failure pattern seen on the twenty-fourth of May 2024 at 27,299 miles before passing shortly after. These immediate reversals strongly indicate minor administrative or procedural rejections rather than underlying mechanical failures, as the testing station noted zero component defects on either failure date. The recorded mileage of 32,795 miles across its nine-year lifespan calculates to an exceptionally low annual average of roughly 3,644 miles, pointing toward very light domestic use or extended periods of inactivity. This limited running is supported by consistent, incremental mileage increases between the May 2023 test at 25,127 miles and the June 2024 pass at 27,304 miles, ruling out long gaps of total abandonment. However, low-mileage modern diesel or petrol SUVs frequently suffer from short-journey syndrome, meaning the exhaust system, battery health, and DPF regeneration cycles require careful scrutiny. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc corrosion, as these heavy components often degrade due to lack of use rather than high mileage wear. While the DVSA record is entirely free of mechanical advisories across all five listed tests, checking the subframes for surface oxidation remains prudent given the vehicle age and underside exposure to UK road salt. Verify that all electrical systems operate correctly and inspect the brake calipers for any signs of sticking caused by infrequent use.